Twins' Morneau is finally healthy — There were the concussions that interrupted his 2010 and 2011 seasons. He underwent surgeries on his neck, left wrist, left knee and right foot amid the neurological haze. Finally, when Justin Morneau resumed playing first base regularly during …

Return of The Boss? Hal shows spirit — Rejoice, Yankees fans: George's son looks ready to ditch his $189 million mandate — TAMPA, Fla. — In light of the mounting evidence that the New York Yankees are now suddenly, desperately seeking to hold onto Robinson Cano …

With fewer runs,Yankees will need a healthy staff — TAMPA — A reporter (not me, by the way) recently was peppering Brian Cashman with what a lineup containing Ichiro Suzuki, Brett Gardner and, perhaps, Eduardo Nunez would offer in excitement. — Every few seconds, the Yankees general manager …

Downs interested in being an Angel beyond '13 — TEMPE, Ariz. — Scott Downs wants to stay here a little longer. His representatives have expressed that to the Angels' front office, and the veteran lefty reliever is willing to negotiate a potential extension in-season. — So far, though, nothing.

Price: No offense to Yankees — Though there is speculation the Rays could trade David Price as soon as this season due to long-term financial concerns, he won't be eligible for free agency until 2016. — Yes, David Price loves his beard. — But not enough to offend the Yankees.

Marlins All-Star RF Giancarlo Stanton struck in the head by top pick Jose Fernandez during sim game, leaves to have x-rays on neck — JUPITER — Marlins All-Star right fielder Giancarlo Stanton, struck in the back of his batting helmet on a fastball by top prospect Jose Fernandez during …

His elbow still achy, Furcal hits only from right side — • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285 — JUPITER, Fla. • Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal continues to be hampered by pain in his right elbow, and on Thursday the club suggested that the switch-hitter …

Nationals To Sign Chris Young — The Nationals announced that they have agreed to terms with right-handed starter Chris Young on a minor league deal (Twitter link). Williams & Connolly represents Young. — Young, 33, pitched for the Mets last year. The 6'1" right-hander missed …

Players buzz about big righty Olmsted — PHOENIX — Ryan Braun needed one look at the redwood of a right-hander named Michael Olmsted to declare him the nastiest pitcher in baseball. — “I'm serious,” Braun said. — Braun was one of the Brewers hooting behind the batting cage Wednesday …

The Comeback: Dontrelle Willis goes full circle with Cubs — MESA, Ariz. - It had to be surreal for Dontrelle Willis, walking back into the Fitch Park clubhouse all these years later. — The room had been abandoned after a storm cut short the workout on a cold, gray, rainy Wednesday that felt more like Chicago than Arizona.

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